Discussion papers

Discussion paper: Incentivising the transition to soil health, regenerative farming practices

Leveraging blended finance for effective incentives design

Lead: KOIS Invest: Within the Horizon Europe project SoilValues, KOIS seeks to analyse how farmers can be better incentivised to improve soil quality and adopt viable soil-health business models. In this discussion paper we explore how to overcome the barriers to transitioning to soil-health practices through the lens of regenerative agriculture, a concept that increasingly resonates with a wide range of stakeholders and is inclusive of a diverse farmer community. Due to its accessibility and its focus on soil health outcomes, regenerative agriculture informs our data collection and analysis.